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for positive change
Holiday home tips “Sometimes it’s not the big changes in your life that make a difference,” says Personal Trainer Johnny Lawrence. “It’s the small daily changes that make a huge impact and facilitate permanent change.” Firstly, he suggests drinking more water, as it only takes being 2% dehydrated for you to feel fatigued and unmotivated. You should also aim to get a good night’s sleep. “Set a bedtime and a wake-up time every day. The average amount of sleep needed is eight hours.” You should also be aware of how many calories you’re eating and aim to become more active. “Analyse your day and find ways to walk and move more. Why not implement a regular exercise routine? This could include swimming, ogging, cycling, fitness classes, even simply walking the dog!”
Johnny believes it’s important to question your habits and behaviours too, to discover which ones work towards your goals and which ones work against them. Things like not sitting in front of the TV until after 8pm will reduce the time you sit. Instead, go for a ten-minute walk. If your goal is weight loss, Johnny suggests you start by reducing the calories in the meals you frequently eat. “And eat more protein! Protein is the building blocks for the body and is a must for keeping good muscle tone. Bulk your meals out with more vegetables, as they’re generally low in calories and very filling. Finally, reduce your alcohol intake. “Alcoholic drinks are extremely high in calories,” Johnny explains, “and they also weaken your resolve against over eating!”
For more information call 07763 568367 or visit www.johnnylawrencept.com
Don’t miss David Hosking’s
soulful summer exhibition
The David Hosking exhibition will be taking place from Friday 21st until Thursday 27th June at The Customs House Gallery in Porthleven. There will be a drinks reception on Saturday 22nd June from 2pm until 4pm, giving you the chance to speak to David in person about his collection, and he will also be painting in the gallery on the afternoons of Tuesday 25th and Thursday 27th June for his ‘Meet the Artist’ sessions. David’s painting has developed through various stages, from pure abstract work to figurative landscapes and has evolved into the strong, soulful work for which he is known today – his work continues to be sought after by established and new
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In an ongoing series of holiday home tips, we hear from George at Cornish Traditional Cottages about how to save money managing your Cornish holiday let. s well as building up your profit through lots of bookings, you can also take steps to save on e penses and add to your profits that way. ne tip that George offers is to “keep it snug. Good insulation can save hundreds of pounds a year on heating bills, so when you’re carrying out a refurbishment, be sure to maximise insulation throughout. This includes the room, cavity walls, even windows and doors – ensuring they don’t let anything in our out unless they’re open.” George continues: “You should pay extra for a longer warranty on appliances, as this can save you money in the long run. It’s also important to give guidelines to help streamline the changeover. Asking guests to tidy before they leave, put out the rubbish and place dirty towels in the bath – these can all help ease the work on changeover day. You should also be crystal clear on house rules, for instance, where guests can and can’t smoke; where pets are allowed. Be sure to state in your contract, too, that any heavy duty cleaning required after their stay will incur an extra fee.” Finally, George stresses the importance of keeping on top of maintenance. “The longer you leave a problem, the more it costs to fi . Carry out a regular check after each stay and make a thorough inspection at regular intervals. As the old adage goes, ‘a stitch in time saves nine’!” For more information call 01208 893980 or visit www.corncott.com
collectors, especially since his BBC Country File appearance 18 months ago. If you would like to be sent a preview of the work the day before the exhibition opens then make sure you sign up for The Customs House Gallery newsletter via the website. For more information call 01326 569365 or visit www.cornwall-art.co.uk
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